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PJ12 DNY

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,199 mi
Last recorded194,199 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 DNY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 194,199 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear diff housing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 30 Apr 2026 194,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear diff housing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 25 Apr 2025 191,394 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear diff housing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 25 Apr 2025 191,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear diff housing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 179,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side repeater lamp glass damaged.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 24 Apr 2024 179,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side repeater lamp glass damaged.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 169,764 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside repeater lamp glass damaged.

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside repeater lamp glass damaged.

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 157,171 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

part under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,191 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

part under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,846 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,671 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection to lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection to lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,349 miles

Front Engine under shield fitted

Rear Tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,349 miles

Front Engine under shield fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,909 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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PJ12 DNY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ12 DNY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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